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Cassia Silent City of Rocks

National Natural Landmark

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Photo of Cassia Silent City of Rocks
IN BRIEF
Cassia Silent City of Rocks contains monolithic landforms created by exfoliation processes on exposed massive granite plutons. It is the best example of bornhardts (weather-resistant rock left standing after erosion of surrounding rock) in the country. Ownership: Federal, State, private.

DESIGNATION DATE
1974



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